World’s Shortest Parade celebrates the start of beach season Friday

Rep. Amanda Price, R-Park Township, will join a parade celebrating the start of beach season Friday at the third annual World’s Shortest Parade.

The parade is put on by the Ottawa Beach General Store. The shortest because it runs only one block between First and Auburn streets on Ottawa Beach Road, the parade will include local law enforcement, fire departments, the Hudsonville Ice Cream truck, the Holland State Park truck, children, bikes and music.

Participation is open to all. Lineup starts at 1:30 p.m. near the General Store, 2256 Ottawa Beach Road. The parade begins at 2 p.m.